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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Any of various waxy fats obtained from certain plants, such as the bayberry, and used in making soap and candles.
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- noun a waxy fat obtained from certain plants (e.g. bayberry) and used as tallow
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